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21st Century voice over means knowing how to direct yourself in your own booth. Expertly. If the task seems daunting and you’re a bit shaky on how to deftly turn the tables to be both actor and director, these tips from VO pro Kim Handysides may help steady you on …
Do you know exactly what to do with a particular voice over script – but are afraid of sounding like a fool? Snap out it, says longtime voice talent, coach and producer Jim Conlan. “Stop waiting for permission,” he urges. “You already have it, courtesy of your own talent” …
In voicing television commercials, your read should balance all the component parts, notes casting director Hugh Klitze. “You add a point of view or an energy.” But if you work too hard at it, you’re adding too much. Hugh explains …
It’s not uncommon for a voice over script to be formatted in what appears to be short phrases, laid out almost at random, with ellipsis separating the phrases. Watch out, advises voice casting director Hugh Klitzke. These are NOT necessarily voice over directions …
If you are mispronouncing a word in a voice over script – ask yourself: Do I really understand what the word means in this context? Comprehension makes a big difference, says voice over casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke …
In a virtual chitchat, voice actor J. Christopher Dunn and several colleagues voiced what they would tell producers and directors to help sessions go better. Listen in …
Voice actors often find themselves in long stretches of time at the microphone How do you survive a marathon at the microphone? Voice specialist Ann Utterback shares how to prepare and get through it …
Voice over casting director/coach Hugh Klitzke notes how groups of three’s frequently turn up in voice over commercial copy. They vary in intent, but the key is to find and understand that intent when voicing …
The clutter of info and promises from the internet and social media can clog our brain and throw our own self-identity off track. VO pro Bobbin Beam advises a time out – acknowledge your own unique truth and find your authentic voice. Here’s how …
If your “normal” speaking voice is thin and you want a more rich, full sound, speech expert Dr. Ann Utterback shares how, with exercises …